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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the variable intake solenoid valve connector (A) and vacuum hoses (B).
  3. Remove the variable intake solenoid valve after loosening the mounting bolt from the surge tank.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Variable Intake Solenoid Valve Connector And Vacuum Hoses
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